Nursing Care for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Case Report

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a significant health problem that should be diagnosed at the early stages and treated effectively due to its high mortality risk, although it is seldom seen. In addition to treatment, providing effective nursing care to patients and their relatives to ensure their life balance is critical. This case deals with the nursing care used to treat a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder and neuroleptic malignant syndrome because of using lithium drug with an atypical antipsychotic (paliperidol).